Deadliest Days For Road Users: Friday through Sunday. Statistics from the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) show that weekend days, specifically Friday through Sunday, have proven to be the deadliest for road users in Jamaica this year. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays accounted for 156 fatal collisions and 189 fatalities. These figures represent the deadliest days for … Continue reading Deadliest Days For Road Users: Friday through Sunday
Tag: Road Fatalities
Heroes Weekend and Traffic Law Impact: Road Safety Gains.
As Heroes Weekend (October 25-27) approaches road safety authorities are mindful that this is a time usually linked with increased partying and road travel. Increasing partying and road travel increases the possibility of serious accidents and road fatalities. Still, Jamaica has registered 11 percent fewer fatalities, dropping from 335 to 298.
Suspect in Cop Hit-and-Run Apprehended in St James.
The suspect in the hit-and-run of a policeman in St James is now in custody after surrendering on Saturday. The constable remains critically injured in the hospital. In a separate incident in Brown's Town, motorcyclist Quami Howlet died following a collision with a truck. Road safety concerns are heightened amid rising fatalities.
Using Jamaica Eye Footage to Tackle Traffic Violations
The Police High Command plans to use Jamaica Eye footage to prosecute road traffic violators amidst widespread traffic delays in the Corporate Area, exacerbated by collisions. Concurrently, a Jamaica Observer report highlights that since 2012, over 1,400 motorcyclists died, emphasizing the crucial role of helmets in ensuring rider safety, despite mixed opinions among bikers.
Fatal Collision Involving Toyota Land Cruiser and Nissan Sunny in St. Catherine.
Two men tragically died in a two-vehicle collision on Old Harbor Main Road in Jamaica. The incident involved a grey 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser and a blue 1994 Nissan Sunny. The St Catherine North Police Division has reported 20 collisions and 21 fatalities so far this year. Additionally, a police operation in Portmore resulted in the fatal shooting of an unidentified man. The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is investigating the incident, which involved a confrontation near Walker Avenue and Cottage Drive.
Spanish Town cops held a teen with a gun during a school fete.
SPANISH TOWN, ST CATHERINE, Jamaica–On Friday, December 15, 2023, the Spanish Town police apprehended a 17-year-old boy during a school fête at a high school in St Catherine following the seizure of a firearm. At approximately 8 p.m., law enforcement officers observed the boy's suspicious behavior and decided to intervene. A thorough search was conducted, … Continue reading Spanish Town cops held a teen with a gun during a school fete.